1. Who’s Who on the Chamber Staff

2. Curtis Beatty Event Coordinator
Joined chamber team in June 2011
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Little known fact: I was accepted into three Law schools but never wanted to be an attorney!!!!!! Always wanted to do slap-stick comedy!!!!!!!! Still want to appear on SNL, In Living Color and just want to meet my heroes….cast of the Carol Burnett Show!!! (while they’re still alive!)
Curtis Beatty Event Coordinator

3. Donna Bixler Account Manager
Joined chamber team in June 2012
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Little known fact: I have flown an airplane by myself.
Donna Bixler Account Manager

4. Andrew Bowen Director, Research
Joined chamber team in 2010 as intern and 2011 as staff member
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Little known fact: I love washing dishes, and all the cool cats ride CATS.
Andrew Bowen Director, Research

5. Eileen Cai Director, Economic & Asian Development
Joined chamber team in October 2007
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Little known fact: My English name is from the song “Come on Eileen” by Dixie Midnight Runner
Eileen Cai Director, Economic & Asian Development

6. Derall Cargile Event Coordinator
Joined chamber team in October 2007
Hometown: New York City
Little known fact: I was a professional basketball player.
Derall Cargile Event Coordinator

7. Madeline Caryl Research Assistant
Interned at the chamber in the summer of 2009 and returned for another internship in 2011
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Little known fact: Some people might consider me to be an extreme couponer.
Madeline Caryl Research Assistant

8. Colleen Cooke Director, Internal Services
Joined chamber team in January 1991
Hometown: Red Hook, New York
Little known fact: My husband is the hot dog vendor on the chamber’s block.
Colleen Cooke Director, Internal Services

9. Jessica Cooke Associate, Member Relations
Joined chamber team in March 2011
Hometown: Bethel, CT
Little known fact: I have bungee jumped in New Zealand, surfed in Australia and snorkeled in Aruba. I love to see new places and experience different cultures.
Jessica Cooke Associate, Member Relations

10. Tony Crumbley VP, Research
Joined chamber team in July 1976
Hometown: Kannapolis
Little known fact: I love Cuban cigars, single malt scotch, Southern cooking and anything sweet.
Tony Crumbley VP, Research

11. Natalie Dick Director, Media Relations
Joined chamber team in April 2010
Hometown: Hickory, NC
Little known fact: I rode an elephant in Thailand when I was an exchange student. I also still love to listen to hard southern rock once in a while.
Natalie Dick Director, Media Relations

12. Jeff Edge SVP, Economic Development
Joined chamber team in November 1988
Hometown: Bristol, TN
Little known fact: I started my chamber career when I was 18 years old and was one of the youngest chamber executives in the nation at the age of 23 (Gaffney-Cherokee County, SC Chamber of Commerce).
Jeff Edge SVP, Economic Development

13. Natalie English SVP, Public Policy
Joined chamber team in February 2006
Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, NC
Little known fact: Everything about me is quirky but I turn cartwheels during chamber staff meetings in celebration of our successes.
Natalie English SVP, Public Policy

14. Scott Epting Director, Accounting
Joined chamber team in May 1989
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Little known fact: Entered (forced!) and lost a Best Body Contest for my fraternity wearing only white bikini briefs and a white tux bow tie
Scott Epting Director, Accounting

15. Elizabeth Fields Campaign Coordinator
Joined chamber team in July 2008
Hometown: Fletcher, NC
Little known fact: I love to snow ski!
Elizabeth Fields Campaign Coordinator

16. Felisha Fletcher Associate, Member Engagement
Joined chamber team in October 2011
Hometown: Born in Oklahoma City, OK; Grew up in Oceanside, CA
Little known fact: I have an addiction to shoes.
Felisha Fletcher Associate, Member Engagement

17. Rod Garvin Director, Member Engagement
Joined chamber team in January 2012
Hometown: Born in Philadelphia, raised in Kalamazoo, MI
Little known fact: I love watching all types of movies (action flicks, thrillers, dramas, sci-fi, documentaries, and even a romantic comedy from time to time).
Rod Garvin Director, Member Engagement

18. Reba Gorman Associate Joined chamber team in April 1969
Hometown: Shelby, NC
Little known fact: I was voted “most athletic” in high school
Reba Gorman Associate

19. Michael Greene Account Manager
Joined chamber team in April 2006
Hometown: Falmouth, Maine
Little known fact: I am a fan of all things New England.
Michael Greene Account Manager

20. Julian Grimes Art Director
Joined chamber team in November 2011
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
Little known fact: I love cartoons! Especially anime!
Julian Grimes Art Director

21. Ashley Hedrick Associate, BusinessFirst
Joined chamber team in July 2008
Hometown: Lexington, NC
Little known fact: I am horrible at spelling and staying in a whitewater raft, but I love painting on canvas and am decent at playing piano.
Ashley Hedrick Associate, BusinessFirst

22. Kati Hynes VP, Economic Development
Joined chamber team in April 2000
Hometown: Denver, CO
Little known fact:  I’m a yoga enthusiast.
Kati Hynes VP, Economic Development

23. Jane Kearns Account Manager
Joined chamber team in June 1988
Hometown: Beaufort, SC
Little known fact:  I was the Beaufort County 5th grade spelling bee champion.
Jane Kearns Account Manager

24. Melisa LaVergne Director, Communications
Joined chamber team in March 2006
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Little known fact: I’m among the few Charlotte natives on staff.
Melisa LaVergne Director, Communications

25. Libby Lewallen Vice President, IT
Joined chamber team in September 2003
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Little known fact: My hobby being golf, I once qualified for a national tournament -  USGA Sr. Women’s Amateur.
Libby Lewallen Vice President, IT

26. Lori Lewis Chief Revenue Officer
Joined chamber team in January 2008
Hometown: Burlington, Iowa
Little known fact: I can’t drive a straight drive.
Lori Lewis Chief Revenue Officer

27. Phillip Lewis Director, Internet/Printing
Joined chamber team in February 2008
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Little known fact: I occasionally have a drink.
Phillip Lewis Director, Internet/Printing

28. Mike Manning Chief Financial Officer
Joined chamber team in March 1994 until 1999, then rejoined in March 2005
Hometown: Troy, NY
Little known fact: I am a pushover.
Mike Manning Chief Financial Officer

29. Marilyn Monson Executive Administrator
Joined chamber team in August 1994
Hometown: North Bergen, NJ
Little known fact: I was a drummer and played in a band with all guys. 
Marilyn Monson Executive Administrator

30. Mike Montagna Director, Information Services
Joined chamber team in February 1996
Hometown: New Haven, CT
Little known fact: I was on the newspaper staff my freshman year of college.
Mike Montagna Director, Information Services

31. Bob Morgan President Joined chamber team originally in 1991
Hometown: Rome, NY
Little known fact: I prefer the “new” Elvis, the one in the classy jumpsuits and preferably the Carolina Blue version that is prominently on display at Graceland.  Would like to have “American Trilogy” played at my funeral (just kidding, I think).
Bob Morgan President

32. Jenna Petri VP, Campaign
Joined chamber in February 2008
Hometown: Greenville, Pennsyltucky
Little known fact: I help place stray animals in good homes, have run a marathon and love “This Week” and “Staff” meetings…for real…I do.
Jenna Petri VP, Campaign

33. Brenda Richardson Account Manager
Joined chamber in February 2011
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
Little known fact: I love all things musical, dancing, singing, etc. etc.
Brenda Richardson Account Manager

34. Karen Runyon Vice President, Accounting/Personnel
Joined chamber in March 1985
Hometown: North Ridgeville, OH
Little known fact: I broke my high school’s record for the 2 mile relay.
Karen Runyon Vice President, Accounting/Personnel

35. Tyricka Simpson Administrative Assistant
Joined chamber in May 2012
Hometown: Reidsville, NC
Little known fact: I love politics.
Tyricka Simpson Administrative Assistant

36. Blair Stanford Chief Operating Officer
Joined chamber in October 1993
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Little known fact: My husband used to be one of those “Christmas Lights” guys.
Blair Stanford Chief Operating Officer

37. Allie Thomas Account Manager
Joined chamber in February 2011.
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Little known fact: I have been riding and showing horses since I was 7.
Allie Thomas Account Manager

38. Kathy Vitale Retention Associate
Joined chamber in September 2006
Hometown: Durham, NC
Little known fact: I went to high school with Bob Steel. See what a powerful influence I am on people! :-)
Kathy Vitale Retention Associate

39. Cherise Walker VP, Member Engagement
Joined chamber in June 1998
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Little known fact: I played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz school play.
Cherise Walker VP, Member Engagement

40. Keva Walton SVP, Member Engagement
Joined chamber in May 2006
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Little known fact: Love the Golden Girls...thank you for being a friend.....
Keva Walton SVP, Member Engagement

41. Andrea Ware Director, Economic Development Marketing
Joined chamber in August 2008
Hometown: Miami. I consider Charlotte my hometown because I’ve been here since I was 8.
Little known fact: I love hiking & kayaking.
Andrea Ware Director, Economic Development Marketing

42. Erin Watkins Director, Research
Joined chamber in November 2006
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Little known fact: I’ve played violin since I was 9 and still continue to play to this day.
Erin Watkins Director, Research

43. Anne Williams Administrative Assistant
Joined chamber in January 1998
Hometown: Wilson, NC
Little known fact: I love to eat!
Anne Williams Administrative Assistant

44. Lourdes Zapata Director, Public Policy
Joined chamber in September 2011
Hometown: Charlotte, NC (Born in Lima, Peru)
Little known fact: While studying abroad in Spain, I attended the Running of the Bulls/San Fermin Festival.
Lourdes Zapata Director, Public Policy